Population 24,271 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Stamford
Household size in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.73 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.07 | 2.66 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.84 | 2.60 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.03 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown Stamford are small: just 1.84 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 1.92 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Downtown Stamford has the smallest households of any Stamford neighborhood.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3 | 37.2 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 37.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 38.8 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 39.3 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.6, Downtown Stamford is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 34.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Downtown Stamford: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Stamford
Renters in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.9% | 43.5% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 45.2% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 48.4% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 51.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.7 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Stamford: 80.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (45.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Stamford neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 6.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Downtown Stamford as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of Stamford's 12 neighborhoods have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1967 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1968 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1971 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1974 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +8 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Downtown Stamford are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of Stamford's 12 neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,370 | $1,482 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,519 | $1,616 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,845 | $2,055 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,453 | $2,458 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,083 | +$976 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in Downtown Stamford pays $2,453 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,083 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Stamford
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.4% | 41.8% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.4% | 45.5% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.7% | 49.7% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.9% | 50.9% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +9.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Downtown Stamford is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Stamford neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 85.2% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 86.3% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 89.1% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 88.7% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Downtown Stamford is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Stamford
| Period | Downtown Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −4.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Downtown Stamford than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Stamford compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Stamford | 1.84 | 35.6 | 7.8% | 80.6% | 8.2% | 1987 | $2,453 | 64.9% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Ridgeway | 2.71 | 41.4 | 9.9% | 27.8% | 4.2% | 1952 | $2,504 | 44.7% | 87.2% | 3.0% |
| Glenbrook | 2.60 | 39.7 | 9.5% | 43.4% | 6.5% | 1962 | $2,098 | 44.9% | 85.0% | 4.3% |
| West Side | 3.17 | 37.1 | 20.2% | 66.5% | 7.5% | 1981 | $1,833 | 23.9% | 72.1% | 9.0% |
| South End Stamford | 2.16 | 34.9 | 10.5% | 93.9% | 9.0% | 2010 | $2,817 | 52.7% | 88.9% | 6.5% |
| Cove-East Side | 2.94 | 34.6 | 9.8% | 47.3% | 7.5% | 1966 | $2,275 | 34.9% | 83.7% | 5.9% |
| Belltown | 2.81 | 38.1 | 14.1% | 33.3% | 8.2% | 1958 | $2,016 | 45.6% | 94.9% | 1.8% |
| Waterside | 2.82 | 35.3 | 16.3% | 58.1% | 5.5% | 1992 | $2,546 | 48.8% | 88.9% | 1.2% |
| Turn of River | 2.68 | 46.9 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 5.0% | 1962 | $2,996 | 62.4% | 94.3% | 4.2% |
| Springdale | 2.46 | 35.3 | 16.6% | 39.7% | 4.0% | 1966 | $2,036 | 50.3% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| Newfield | 2.83 | 47.9 | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.0% | 1962 | $1,732 | 62.3% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Stamford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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